Dolphin Pool Blog - The Archive
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2026
- Where Should Your Pool Chemicals Live All Winter? (58) Thu-Oct-22
- Saltwater Pool Winterizing: What's Different From a Standard Closing (237) Mon-Oct-19
- Choosing and Installing Your Pool Cover: Mesh vs. Bag vs. No Cover (81) Thu-Oct-15
- Blowing Out Your Lines: DIY vs. Hiring a Pro (181) Mon-Oct-12
- Winterizing Your Pump and Filter Without Cracking Anything (200) Thu-Oct-08
- The Best Pool Decking Maintenance Tips for Minnesota Homes (102) Wed-Oct-07
- Closing Chemistry: The Last Balance Before You Cover Up (142) Mon-Oct-05
- The Ultimate Pool Closing Checklist for Minnesota (202) Thu-Oct-01
- The Hot Tub Takes Over: Transitioning Focus as Pool Season Fades (195) Mon-Sep-28
- Why a Robot Cleaner Earns Its Keep in Leaf Season (188) Thu-Sep-24
- Sequestering Metals Before Winter: Why Pool Magnet Plus Matters Most in Fall (183) Mon-Sep-21
- Leaves, Acorns, and Algae: September's Debris Triple Threat (207) Thu-Sep-17
- When Should You Close Your Pool in Minnesota? (188) Mon-Sep-14
- One Last Splash: Hosting a Fall Farewell Pool Party (135) Thu-Sep-10
- DIY Pool Closing vs. Hiring a Pro: Pros and Cons (209) Mon-Sep-07
- How to Tell Your Pool Season Is Winding Down (170) Thu-Sep-03
- Dog Days Algae: Why August Heat Breeds Green Water Faster (134) Mon-Aug-31
- The Minnesota State Fair of Pool Problems (145) Wed-Aug-26
- Cordless vs. Corded: What "No Cord" Actually Buys You (140) Tue-Aug-25
- Filter Cartridge vs. Sand vs. DE: Mid-Season Cleaning Realities (165) Mon-Aug-24
- Hot Tub Season Never Ended: Late-Summer Spa Chemistry Check-In (147) Thu-Aug-20
- Back-to-School Pool Routine: Adjusting Maintenance as the Kids Head Back (126) Mon-Aug-17
- Bees, Wasps, and Your Pool (290) Thu-Aug-13
- Evaporation Math: How Much Water Is Your Pool Actually Losing This Month? (189) Mon-Aug-10
- BioGuard Erase: Rescuing a Pool With Iron or Rust Stains Mid-Season (169) Thu-Aug-06
- The Science of a Cannonball: What Really Happens When You Hit the Water (219) Mon-Aug-03
- Pool Landscaping Ideas to Freshen Up Your Backyard This Summer (349) Thu-Jun-25
- Summer Pool Maintenance: Your Weekly Checklist (3103) Mon-Jun-22
- BioGuard Mineral Springs: The Upgrade Your Salt Pool Has Been Waiting For (285) Thu-Jun-18
- How to Handle a Pool Full of Rainwater and Debris After Winter (1223) Mon-Jun-15
- What Really Goes Into a Pool Liner Replacement (349) Thu-Jun-11
- DIY Pool Opening vs. Hiring a Pro: Pros and Cons (314) Mon-Jun-08
- How to Set Up and Calibrate Your Automatic Pool Cleaner (1077) Mon-Jun-01
- Variable Speed Pump Settings for Early Spring in Minnesota (328) Thu-May-28
- Pool Heater Startup: Getting Your Heater Ready for Spring (300) Mon-May-25
- BioGuard Optimizer: The One Product That Changes How Your Entire Pool Feels (2028) Thu-May-21
- Algae Prevention Tips to Start the Season Right (309) Mon-May-18
- What Is a Pool Safety Inspection — and Why Spring Is the Time for One (295) Thu-May-14
- How to Reassemble Pool Ladders, Rails, and Accessories (330) Mon-May-11
- Dealing with Pool Stains That Appeared Over Winter (1209) Thu-May-07
- How to Check for Cracks and Damage After a Minnesota Winter (342) Mon-May-04
- Inspecting and Replacing Pool Filter Media Each Spring (332) Thu-Apr-30
- How to Prime and Start Your Pool Pump After Winter (323) Mon-Apr-27
- Shocking Your Pool in Spring: A Step-by-Step Guide (288) Thu-Apr-23
- Why Is My Pool Water Green After Winter? (And How to Fix It) (323) Mon-Apr-20
- How to Balance Your Pool Water Chemistry After Opening (2614) Thu-Apr-16
- Spring Pool Water Testing: What to Check First (740) Mon-Apr-13
- First-Time Pool Owner's Guide to Spring Opening in Minnesota (339) Mon-Apr-06
- What to Do If Your Pool Cover Was Damaged Over Winter (334) Thu-Apr-02
- How to Remove and Store Your Pool Cover the Right Way (343) Mon-Mar-30
- Saltwater Pool Spring Startup: What's Different? (366) Thu-Mar-26
- Is It Time to Replace Your Pool's Vinyl Liner? (526) Thu-Mar-26
- When is the Right Time to Open Your Pool in Minnesota? (349) Mon-Mar-23
- The Ultimate Pool Opening Checklist for Spring (417) Thu-Mar-19
- How Freeze-Thaw Cycles Affect Your Pool Over Winter (410) Mon-Mar-16
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2025
- 10 Essential Hot Tub Accessories for Minnesota Hot Tub Owners (452) Wed-Dec-17
- The Top Hot Tub Health Benefits for Minnesota Residents (660) Wed-Dec-03
- Keeping Your Pool Safe in Minnesota Winter Conditions (622) Wed-Nov-19
- How to Winterize Your Pool in Minnesota (652) Wed-Nov-05
- The Top Pool Landscaping Trends for Minnesota Homes (740) Wed-Oct-15
- The Best Pool Maintenance Schedule for Minnesota Homeowners (922) Wed-Oct-01
- The Benefits of a Heated Pool in Minnesota (711) Wed-Sep-17
- The Top Pool Water Conservation Tips for Minnesota Homeowners (786) Wed-Sep-03
- The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Pool Service in Minnesota (1112) Wed-Aug-20
- The Best Pool Maintenance Apps for Minnesota Homeowners (1266) Wed-Aug-06
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2024
- The Best Pool Cover Options for Minnesota Winters (1924) Wed-Nov-20
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2023
- Now Hiring (13867) Wed-Feb-01
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2021
- Bioguard POOL OPENING COMPLETE (9084) Tue-Mar-23
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2020
- The Differences in the Forms of Chlorine (13339) Tue-May-12
- What the floc? (40078) Wed-Apr-22
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2019
- How to Properly Winterize your Pool (8828) Mon-Sep-02
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2018
- Dolphin Pool and Spa Named in First-Ever Top 50 Swimming Pool and Spa Service Ranking (12682) Fri-Nov-09
- How to Store your Chemicals (16090) Tue-Sep-25
- The Importance of Winter Closing Kits (11340) Tue-Sep-11
- Gah…what is all over my filter? (11906) Tue-Aug-28
- Weather and your Pool (9569) Tue-Aug-21
- Water Hardness (13120) Tue-Aug-14
- What the Heck are Phosphates? (13666) Tue-Jul-17
- Shocking a pool – what is it, why and when to do it. (248848) Tue-Jul-03
- Testing, 1, 2, Testing… (9810) Tue-Jun-26
- The Wonders of pH (15114) Tue-Jun-19
- Pool School 2018 - a postmortem (8910) Wed-May-02
- A Pool Owner’s Biggest Enemy: Algae (13648) Tue-May-01
- Hot Topic! (9115) Tue-Apr-24
- Cover Care (9583) Tue-Apr-17
- Pool School 2018 (9919) Thu-Apr-05
- On Your Mark, Get Set, Swim!! (9654) Tue-Apr-03
- Polar Plunge 2018 at Superbowl Live (10806) Thu-Feb-08